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It's not everyone who knows how to transform a humble tile into an
artform. We do. So read on for our advice on everything from choosing
the right grout and adhesive, to design tips to make the most of your
space.

Brick by brick

Brick by brick

An essential guide to brick shaped tiles across our collections

Creating joyful spaces with Turner Pocock

Creating joyful spaces with Turner Pocock

The story of our recent partnership with Turner Pocock's charitable initiative, which helped transform the overnight rest room at Mencap Dunstable.

A year in review: our highlights of 2022

A year in review: our highlights of 2022

As 2022 draws to a close, we take a moment to look back on the past twelve months.

A rather special recipe for clementine mince pies

A rather special recipe for clementine mince pies

Just the thing when those unexpected visitors pop by on Christmas Eve...

Developing our Marlborough Matts collection

Developing our Marlborough Matts collection

Our Head of Product, Anita shares her take on the new collection.

Our latest collection: Marlborough Matts

Our latest collection: Marlborough Matts

Paper-smooth, pared back and perfectly balanced - developed to harmonise with Britain’s most loved paint colours.

A guide to our world of colour

A guide to our world of colour

Our new guide walks you through a whole spectrum of our most popular glaze colours. Looking for inspiration? Dive in...

Introducing Ana

Introducing Ana

Discover our latest collection of hand painted tiles, created in collaboration with Sims Hilditch.

Meet the winners of our summer giveaway!

Meet the winners of our summer giveaway!

We meet with the winners of our Instagram giveaway with our friends Fermoie, to find out a little about them & how they plan to spend their vouchers

Barbury, in collaboration with Neptune

Barbury, in collaboration with Neptune

Few businesses align so precisely with our values as Neptune, so we were very pleased when they reached out to us about a bespoke new collection.

Introducing the Kennet collection

Introducing the Kennet collection

Our considered take on the skinny metro tile. Hand crafted and rustic, with an organic finish that is perfect in its imperfections.

The magical realism of the porcelain floor tile

The magical realism of the porcelain floor tile

The highest quality porcelain tiles are not just practical, but offer stone and timber effects so realistic that they must be seen to be believed.

The Marlborough direction

The Marlborough direction

Ben Spriggs, Editor of ELLE Decoration, casts his design eye over MD Jamie Robb’s ambitious vision for Marlborough Tiles' future.

A very festive recipe for Swedish glögg

A very festive recipe for Swedish glögg

The Swedish answer to mulled wine, glögg, meaning 'glowing ember' is sweet and spicy, warming and delicious.

The Wilding collection: reimagining Delft

The Wilding collection: reimagining Delft

A very special commemorative collection in celebration of Marlborough Tiles’ 85th anniversary.

Marlborough’s Makers

Marlborough’s Makers

Our little market town is a wonderfully creative place, and home to some world class independent makers and craftspeople.

We have a winner!

We have a winner!

We met with the winner of our Instagram competition, Celina, to hear about her plans for that voucher...

Character building

Character building

When it comes to creating a unique and charming interior, we at Marlborough believe it’s all in the detail.

Perfectly imperfect

Perfectly imperfect

Introducing three stunning new collections on our handmade rustic biscuit.

The history and artistry of our hand painted tiles

The history and artistry of our hand painted tiles

Marlborough’s process is truly special. Since we opened our doors in 1936, we have flown the flag for the Majolica technique of hand painting.

Playing with colour: The science and art of our extraordinary coloured glazes

Playing with colour: The science and art of our extraordinary coloured glazes

As part of her role developing our new products, Anita Rivers can usually be found in her lab immersed in a world of colour.

Tiles that sing

Tiles that sing

Discover the secrets behind our crackle glazed tiles.

Introducing Emma

Introducing Emma

The story behind our latest collection of hand painted tiles: a collaboration with interior designer Emma Sims Hilditch.

George Clarke's Old House, New Home

George Clarke's Old House, New Home

The team were all a flurry when we got the news that we'd be hosting George Clarke's Old House, New Home in our little corner of Marlborough.

“An excellent product and superb service. Many thanks to Grace and Jamie from Marlborough”

Nick Lester, customer

“Handmade tiles with wonderful glazes; the craftsmanship, the beauty and the customer service.”

Ephia Yasmin, customer

“Always visionary and ahead of the times from the outset.”

Ben Spriggs, Editor-in-Chief, Elle Decoration

“Your service is outstanding and everyone is stunned by the result. I could not be more delighted.”

Pat Jones, customer

“Marlborough are a trusted collaborator to design unique tile collections which delight our customers”

Rebecca Malon, Head of Design and Product Development Neptune

“Over 20 years, our brand has relied on Marlborough for specialist colour and glaze development.”

Colin Roby-Welford, MD of Fired Earth
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